Many parents associate the word respect with 'fear'. Children who learn that respect means fear of another person will be more likely to have poorer interpersonal relationships, since real respect has nothing to do with imposition, fear or undermining the personality of the smallest in the house . Also, respect is not something that is instilled, respect is something that must be earned.
Respect for children is the main enhancer for children to have respect for their parents. Respect is essential to be able to build healthy relationships between people and above all, so that the little ones in the house have adequate physical and emotional development.
Respect has nothing to do with fear
It is time for parents to understand that respect has nothing to do with fear. Respect is generating trust in children, it is that they feel accepted as they are, that they feel that they have the unconditional support of their parents, that they will understand them above all thanks to empathy and assertiveness. Earning the respect of your children is offering them the respect they deserve for being themselves.
In addition, respect is not at odds with the norms, limits and rules of the home. But always under the prism of respect for children and flexibility in the face of the different circumstances that may arise from day to day. For this reason, it is important that parents who thought that respect was synonymous with fear or fear, have a moment of reflection to think about exactly what type of relationship they want to have with their children: constructive (respect based on love and equality ) or destructive (unreal respect based on fear). Do you already know how you want your relationship with your children to be?